Membership
GSHO is an all voluntary owners membership organization supported by owners without membership fees or dues. As we strive to be a valid repository of information for owners and stakeholders, you must meet the criteria established for a membership class.
We are members of the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Associations (MVCCA) and need volunteers to represent Gum Springs Homeowners (GSHO). Consider being a GSHO representative. MVCCA meetings are currently being held via Zoom. We will need representation on the following committees:
- Budget & Finance (the first Wednesday of each month)
- Education (meets 3-times during the year—beginning, middle and end but may schedule additional meetings)
- Environmental & Recreation (first Wednesday of each month)
- Planning & Zoning (the first Monday of each month)
- Public Safety (date to be determined)
- Transportation (first Monday of each month)
- Special Committee on Storm Water Management (date to be determined)
Membership Class
There are three membership classes in the Gum Springs Homeowners Organization (GSHO): 1) Owner; 2) Community Stakeholder; and 3) Special Stakeholder (Businesses, Non-profits, Friends & Supporters)
1. Owner
Individual(s) owning a house or property in the geographic area of Gum Springs as defined in our Bylaws are eligible for membership as an owner with full voting rights. Note: If you own property in Gum Springs but is renting/leasing out the property, use that Gum Springs property address as your address for membership.
Individual(s) owning a house or property in the geographic area of Gum Springs as defined in our Bylaws are eligible for membership as an owner with full voting rights. Note: If you own property in Gum Springs but is renting/leasing out the property, use that Gum Springs property address as your address for membership.
2. Community Stakeholder
This class of members shall consist of residents in the geographic area of Gum Springs as defined in our Bylaws who do not own their home/property to include property held in a trust. This class of members shall have restricted voting rights.
This class of members shall consist of residents in the geographic area of Gum Springs as defined in our Bylaws who do not own their home/property to include property held in a trust. This class of members shall have restricted voting rights.
3. Special Stakeholder
This class of members shall consist of businesses, churches, other faith-based organizations, government, nonprofit organizations, and friends/supporters (to include individuals) of Gum Springs. This class of members shall have restricted voting rights.
This class of members shall consist of businesses, churches, other faith-based organizations, government, nonprofit organizations, and friends/supporters (to include individuals) of Gum Springs. This class of members shall have restricted voting rights.
Membership Exclusions
To avoid conflicts of interest, members and individuals holding positions in certain organizations to include but not limited to the New Gum Springs Civic Association, Gum Springs Community Center Advisory Board, Gum Springs Historical Society/Gum Springs Museum or Christians in Action for Positive African American Males are not eligible for membership in GSHO as stated in GSHO bylaws (Article III Section 4). Membership in GSHO will be determined and approved by the GSHO Board of Advisors. Denial or termination of membership will be provided by the GSHO Board of Advisors or an authorized designee.
To avoid conflicts of interest, members and individuals holding positions in certain organizations to include but not limited to the New Gum Springs Civic Association, Gum Springs Community Center Advisory Board, Gum Springs Historical Society/Gum Springs Museum or Christians in Action for Positive African American Males are not eligible for membership in GSHO as stated in GSHO bylaws (Article III Section 4). Membership in GSHO will be determined and approved by the GSHO Board of Advisors. Denial or termination of membership will be provided by the GSHO Board of Advisors or an authorized designee.